Should celebrities use their platform to stand up about social issues, whether they’re informed or not? Benjamin Jacobs // Contributor Celebrities have always been held to a high standard regarding…
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Fall in Vancouver
Why Fall Weather in Vancouver is the Best Christine Beyleveldt // Editor-in-Chief Fall isn’t exactly a season in Vancouver. But it’s still the best time of year because the transition...
Shifting Politics
What the election of Doug Ford means for Canada’s political climate Jarod Smart // Contributor Doug Ford, leader of the Ontario Progressive Conservative (PC) Party, and brother to the ever–controversial…
Hey Vancouver, Put on the Brakes
Seth Rogen’s Translink announcements have already lost their appeal Nirosh Saravanan, Contributor // Illustration by Laura Pummell If you’ve been on the bus or skytrain in Metro Vancouver in the…
The Double-Edged Sword of Cannabis Legalization
How government greed is getting in the way of a good thing Alexis Zygan, Contributor // Illustration by Stephany Gilson At the moment, there are almost 100 cannabis dispensaries operating…
Contemplating Consent
The return of Aziz Ansari: Has he paid his dues? Megan Orr // Opinions Editor If you’re like me, you probably spent most of 2017-2018 gasping and crying as more…
Airbnb: A Dream and a Nightmare
How the home-sharing app is both good and bad for travelers and owners Rachel D’Sa // Columns Editor In April of this year, Vancouver cracked down on Airbnbs, transforming it…
You Are a Walking Germ Factory
How to stop being gross and prevent flu and colds Megan Orr, Opinions Editor // Illustration by Jenny Oakley Hey! Have you thought about how disgusting you are lately? So…
Is Canada’s Trans Fats Ban Good for Canadians?
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